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Twitter is overflowing with lovely tributes to the late Bill O'Herlihy

He is being remembered as the voice of many people’s childhoods.

May 25th 2015, 1:54 PM 5,846 Views 0 Comments

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THE COUNTRY HAS been rocked by the news that legendary broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy died overnight.

The news has prompted an outpouring of tributes to the sports broadcaster, affectionately known as Billo, with many sharing their memories of him.

O’Herlihy’s former colleagues from within RTÉ paid tribute to him

Shocking news. Sad day. RIP Bill O'Herlihy. pic.twitter.com/0h56SwSKWJ
— George Hamilton (@HamiltonRTE) May 25, 2015

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Terrible news that Bill O'Herlihy has passed away. Outstanding presenter and even better man. Honoured to have worked with him. RIP Bill.
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) May 25, 2015

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Devastating news on the death of our friend and colleague Bill O'Herlihy. Broadcasting was his passion. Family was his joy. Thanks Billo.
— Ryle Nugent (@ryle_nugent) May 25, 2015

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Speaking on RTÉ News at One, his friend and fellow panelist Eamon Dunphy called him “a fantastic broadcaster and a very, very nice man”

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Dunphy also stated that Bill O’Herlihy was “the most important person on that panel and the catalyst for all that was good about it”.

Bill was a very decent guy, but he also had a journalist’s sharp instinct.

As Ian Dempsey pointed out, one word has kept cropping up again and again…

One word is coming up all the time - ‘Gentleman’ - Bill O’Herlihy RIP pic.twitter.com/jcunfCvfs5
— Ian Dempsey (@IanDempsey) May 25, 2015

Source: Ian Dempsey/Twitter

Shocked & devastated to hear Bill O'Herlihy has died. My sincere condolences to his family. The RTE family has lost an icon & a gentleman.
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) May 25, 2015

Source: Jacqui Hurley/Twitter

Shocked to learn the sad news Bill O'Herlihy passed away this morning. What a true gentleman, great broadcaster and true friend. RIP Bill.
— Eamonn Coghlan (@EamonnCoghlan1) May 25, 2015

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Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapatoni’s former translator Manuela Spinelli shared this lovely memory <3

Very sad to hear of the passing of Bill O'Herlihy! I'll never forget discussing how to translate 'okey dokey' with him. #RIPBill
— Manuela Spinelli (@SpinelliManuela) May 25, 2015

Source: Manuela Spinelli/Twitter

And Risteard Cooper, who lovingly took Billo off on Aprés Match, also had some lovely words to share

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All of Après Match are devastated. What a broadcasting colossus and what a gentleman. Love to his family. RIP #Bill O'Herlihy
— Risteárd Cooper (@RisteardCooper) May 25, 2015

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As people have pointed out, he was at the heart of so many Irish sporting memories

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My favourite memories of sport through the years were all stitched together with O'Herlihy thread - rest easy Bill #Legend #okeydokey
— Jack Dinan (@JackDinan) May 25, 2015

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Italia 90, USA 94, Saipan, and so much more. Bill O'Herlihy was the face and voice of the sport I grew up with. May he rest in peace.
— Stephen O'Leary (@stephenoleary) May 25, 2015

Source: Stephen O'Leary/Twitter

Saddened at the news of Bill O' Herlihy.
Childhood memories of Golden Irish sporting moments Bill was always at the helm.Thank you Bill
RIP.
— Nicky Byrne (@NickyByrne) May 25, 2015

Source: Nicky Byrne/Twitter

In fact, he was a fixture of all our childhoods

BILL

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And some of our early adult experiences…

V sad to hear about Bill O'Herlihy's death. He was indirectly responsible for possible one of my weirdest ever clubbing experiences.
— Lisa Carey (@msleedy) May 25, 2015

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1996, late Saturday night out in Columbia Mills, audience somewhat "refreshed", next minute the visuals change to A GIANT BILL O'HERLIHY.
— Lisa Carey (@msleedy) May 25, 2015

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Cue great bemusement, DEAR GOD WHAT HAVE I TAKEN, etc. Then realize we are in fact watching the Olympics on RTE Sport.
— Lisa Carey (@msleedy) May 25, 2015

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We all watch the swimming from the dancefloor. Michelle Smith wins, thanks to being on more drugs than we are. Giant cheers, music resumes.
— Lisa Carey (@msleedy) May 25, 2015

Source: Lisa Carey/Twitter

<3

In short, he was a one-off

Bill O' Herlihy was one of those few people who the entire nation felt like they knew personally. There won't be another like him. #RIPBillo
— Josh Prenderville (@JoshPrender7) May 25, 2015

Source: Josh Prenderville/Twitter

We’ll miss you, Bill

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MORE: Broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy has died >

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Twitter is overflowing with lovely tributes to the late Bill O'Herlihy

He is being remembered as the voice of many people’s childhoods.

O’Herlihy’s former colleagues from within RTÉ paid tribute to him

Speaking on RTÉ News at One, his friend and fellow panelist Eamon Dunphy called him “a fantastic broadcaster and a very, very nice man”

As Ian Dempsey pointed out, one word has kept cropping up again and again…

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Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapatoni’s former translator Manuela Spinelli shared this lovely memory <3

And Risteard Cooper, who lovingly took Billo off on Aprés Match, also had some lovely words to share

As people have pointed out, he was at the heart of so many Irish sporting memories

In fact, he was a fixture of all our childhoods

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And some of our early adult experiences…

In short, he was a one-off

We’ll miss you, Bill

MORE: Broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy has died >

Watch RTÉ’s touching tribute to the legendary Bill O’Herlihy >

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Twitter is overflowing with lovely tributes to the late Bill O'Herlihy

He is being remembered as the voice of many people’s childhoods.

O’Herlihy’s former colleagues from within RTÉ paid tribute to him

Speaking on RTÉ News at One, his friend and fellow panelist Eamon Dunphy called him “a fantastic broadcaster and a very, very nice man”

As Ian Dempsey pointed out, one word has kept cropping up again and again…

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We couldn't find this Tweet

Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapatoni’s former translator Manuela Spinelli shared this lovely memory <3

And Risteard Cooper, who lovingly took Billo off on Aprés Match, also had some lovely words to share

As people have pointed out, he was at the heart of so many Irish sporting memories

In fact, he was a fixture of all our childhoods

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

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We couldn't find this Tweet

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And some of our early adult experiences…

In short, he was a one-off

We’ll miss you, Bill

MORE: Broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy has died >

Watch RTÉ’s touching tribute to the legendary Bill O’Herlihy >

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